Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Ear, Nose & Throat / Allergy / Otolaryngology

Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Conditions

Ear, nose and throat problems are no laughing matter. Affecting the quality of your life, these important parts of our bodies impact more than our senses. If things like seasonal allergies, sinus pressure, hearing loss or throat pain are throwing your life off balance, the physicians of Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus Specialty Group are here to help.

They specialize in medical and surgical treatment for pediatric and adult patients who have experienced any of the following:

Ear Problems – which can cause hearing deficiencies, pain, and even permanent damage:

Hearing loss

Ear infections

Balance disorders

Tinnitus

Nose Problems – well beyond just colds, patients can have:

Allergies

Sinus infections

Sinus diseases

Problems with smelling

Collapsed or deviated septum

Throat Problems – throat pain may also indicate:

Tonsil and adenoid infections

Diseases of the thyroid

Diseases of the larynx (voice box)

Upper respiratory infections

Voice disorders

Swallowing disorders

Related structures of the head and neck, which may include:

Sleep apnea

Neck and oral masses

Benign and malignant tumors

Removal of foreign objects

Allergies

Helping You Find Relief

Suffering from seasonal or chronic allergies, sinus, or other ear, nose, and throat symptoms? If you live in south Louisiana, you're not alone. We provide comprehensive allergy testing and customized treatment plans to help you breathe easier and enjoy an improved quality of living.

If you have allergic rhinitis, your immune system mistakenly identifies a typically harmless substance as an intruder. This substance is called an allergen. The immune system responds to the allergen by releasing histamine and chemical mediators that typically cause symptoms in the nose, throat, eyes, ears, skin and roof of the mouth.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is most often caused by pollen carried in the air during different times of the year in different parts of the country.

Allergic rhinitis can also be triggered by common indoor allergens such as the dried skin flakes, urineand saliva found on pet dander, mold, droppings from dust mites and cockroach particles. This is called perennial allergic rhinitis, as symptoms typically occur year-round.

In addition to allergen triggers, symptoms may also occur from irritants such as smoke and strong odors, or to changes in the temperature and humidity of the air. This happens because allergic rhinitis causes inflammation in the nasal lining, which increases sensitivity to inhalants.

Many people with allergic rhinitis are prone to allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergy). In addition, allergic rhinitis can make symptoms of asthma worse for people who suffer from both conditions.

How are allergies diagnosed?

We will take your history and perform a physical exam.

We will perform skin testing customized to your environment and symptoms.

What can be done about allergies?

Using the medical history and allergy testing results, we will make suggestions on how to avoid the things that you are allergic to.

We can recommend medications that can help to prevent and relieve allergy symptoms and prevent complications from allergies such as sinusitis.

We will discuss allergy shots, also known as allergen immunotherapy, the most effective treatment for nasal allergy.